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Silver Protection Agent - EP3850072

The patent EP3850072 was granted to Claro Products on Jan 3, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 12, 2019 under application number EP19766024A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3850072

CLARO PRODUCTS
Application Number
EP19766024A
Filing Date
Sep 12, 2019
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Dec 1, 2023
Publication Date
Jan 3, 2024
External Links
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Patent Summary

A silver protective agent for detergents, particularly dishwashing detergents, that prevents discoloration of silver-containing products during washing. The agent comprises bismuth citrate, a degradable carboxylate or phosphonate, and a salt of methylglycinediacetic acid, which are combined to provide effective protection against silver oxidation and discoloration while being biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
RECKITT BENCKISEROct 3, 2024HODGETTSADMISSIBLE
DALLI WERKESep 11, 2024F & E PATENTADMISSIBLE
HENKELSep 10, 2024-ADMISSIBLE

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